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Competition Commission of India
CCI invites public comments regarding examination of non-compete restrictions under regulation of combinations
The Competition Commission of India  has been looking at non-compete restrictions stipulated in mergers and acquisitions while reviewing combinations. Notifying parties are required to furnish information on non-compete restrictions for the purpose of its examination. The CCI has issued a Guidance Note explaining the circumstances under which a non-compete restriction would be regarded as ‘ancillary’ or ‘not ancillary’. The Guidance Note provides that 3 years of non-compete obligation is usually justified in case of transfer of goodwill and know-how and two years in case of transfer of goodwill alone. It further provides that the scope of non-compete shall be restricted to the business sold and the territory where it was conducted. However, a finding that the restriction is not ancillary does not raise any presumption of infringement under the provisions of the Act.
It has been observed that prescribing a general set of standards for assessment of non-compete restrictions may not be appropriate in modern business environments. While it may be possible to conduct a detailed examination on case by case basis, the same may, however, not be feasible considering the timelines followed in combination cases.
The CCI, therefore, proposes to omit paragraph 5.7 of Form I in the Combination Regulations[1] that seeks information regarding non-compete restrictions agreed between the parties to combination and justification for the same. This would allow the parties flexibility in determining non-compete restrictions, while also reducing the information burden on them. However, the parties will be responsible for ensuring that their non-compete arrangements are competition compliant. Competition concerns, if any, that may arise from non-compete restrictions can be looked into under Sections 3 and/ or 4 of the Act.
AA copy of the draft amendment to the Combination Regulations is available on the website of the CCI . Comments are invited from the public and may be emailed to combination.cci[at]nic[dot]in by June 15, 2020.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 Vaccination Update
More than 39.46 Crore vaccine doses provided to States/UTs
More than 1.91 Cr balance and unutilized doses still available with States/UTs and private hospitals to be administered
The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country. The new phase of universalization of COVID-19 vaccination commenced from 21st June 2021. The vaccination drive has been ramped up through availability of more vaccines, advance visibility of vaccine availability to States and UTs for enabling better planning by them, and streamlining the vaccine supply chain.
As part of the nationwide vaccination drive, Government of India has been supporting the States and UTs by providing them COVID Vaccines free of cost. In the new phase of the universalization of the COVID19 vaccination drive, the Union Government will procure and supply  75% of the vaccines being produced by the vaccine manufacturers in the country to States and UTs.
More than 39.46 crore  vaccine doses have been provided to States/UTs so far, through all sources and a further 12,00,000 doses are in the pipeline.
Of this, the total consumption including wastages is 37,55,38,390 doses .
More than 1.91 Cr  balance and unutilized COVID Vaccine doses are still available with the States/UTs and private hospitals to be administered.
Prime Minister's Office
Foreign Minister and Defense Minister of Japan call on Prime Minister
Mr. Toshimitsu Motegi, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Mr. Taro Kono, Minister of Defense of Japan, who are paying a visit to India to attend the inaugural meeting of India-Japan Foreign and Defence Ministerial Dialogue , called on Prime Minister today.
The Prime Minister welcomed the visiting Ministers and expressed his satisfaction at the two sides being able to accomplish this goal set by Prime Minister and Prime Minister Abe during the 13th India-Japan Annual Summit held in Japan in October 2018. The Prime Minister mentioned that the meeting will further deepen bilateral strategic, security and defence cooperation between India and Japan.
The Prime Minister stressed the importance of all-round development in India-Japan relations for the benefit of the two peoples, as well as the region and the world. The Prime Minister mentioned that regular high-level exchanges between the two countries are testimony to the depth and strength of the relationship.
The Prime Minister mentioned that both he and Prime Minister Abe attach great importance to strengthening bilateral partnership between the two countries. He conveyed that he looked forward to welcoming Prime Minister Abe to India for India-Japan Annual Summit next month. Prime Minister added that India’s relationship with Japan was a key component of our vision for Indo-Pacific for peace, stability and prosperity of the region, as well as a cornerstone of India’s Act East Policy.
Ministry of Defence
CAS visits Air Force Station Jorhat
The search for the missing Indian Air Force An-32 continued unabated today. On 3rd June, the aircraft had got airborne from IAF’s Jorhat Airbase in Assam for Mechuka Advanced Landing Ground in the West Siang district of Arunachal Pradesh. Indian Air Force launched a massive search operation to trace the whereabouts of the aircraft soon after it was established that it did not reach its destination within the stipulated time.
Resources from various agencies, including ISRO were brought into the operation to enhance its effectiveness. The area of search is mountainous and heavily forested with thick undergrowth. The weather in the area has been inclement with low clouds and rain during most hours. Combined with the inhospitable terrain, the weather has posed serious challenges to aerial search operations.
Search efforts by ground teams of Indian Army, ITBP, State Police and members of local population has continued in full force today. However, aerial search could not be undertaken due to poor weather conditions prevailing throughout the day. Indian Air Force has increased the deployment of its helicopters and transport aircraft and has expanded the search area significantly since the beginning of the operations. More and more area is being covered by airborne sensors and satellites and the imaging is being followed-up by close analysis of the data for its synergistic amalgamation in the search operations.
Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa visited Air Force Station Jorhat today to assess the ongoing search operations. He was given a detailed briefing about the operations and was apprised with the inputs received so far. He interacted with families of the officers and airmen who were onboard the aircraft.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs
More than 161.47 Crore vaccine doses provided to States/UTs
More than 13.32 Crore balance and unutilized vaccine doses still available with States/UTs
The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country. The nationwide COVID 19 vaccination started on 16th January 2021. The new phase of universalization of COVID-19 vaccination commenced from 21st June 2021. The vaccination drive has been ramped up through availability of more vaccines, advance visibility of vaccine availability to States and UTs for enabling better planning by them, and streamlining the vaccine supply chain.
As part of the nationwide vaccination drive, Government of India has been supporting the States and UTs by providing them COVID Vaccines free of cost. In the new phase of the universalization of the COVID19 vaccination drive, the Union Government will procure and supply  75% of the vaccines being produced by the vaccine manufacturers in the country to States and UTs.
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1,61,47,69,885
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13,32,44,836
More than 161.47 crore  vaccine doses have been provided to States/UTs so far through Govt. of India  and through direct state procurement category.
More than 13.32 Cr  balance and unutilized COVID Vaccine doses are still available with the States/UTs to be administered.
Ministry of Women and Child Development
SoS Safety App for Women
The Government has launched the 112 Emergency Response Support System , which provides for a single number  based assistance in emergencies to women in distress. ERSS can be accessed through 112 India Mobile App from any smart phone.
‘Police’ and ‘Public order’ are State subjects under the Seventh schedule to the Constitution of India. Maintaining law and order, protection of life and property of the citizens, including safety of women, is primarily the responsibility of the States/ UTs. The States/ UTs arrange training to police, including male personnel, to sensitize them in handling crime against women. The Central Government also provides training to the police personnel from time to time that includes sensitisation courses on issues related to safety of women.
The Government has set up 684 One Stop Centres for violence affected women with the help of Nirbhaya Fund. The State-wise number of operationalised One Stop Centres is at Annexure-I.
This information was given in a written reply by the Union Minister of Women and Child Development Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Defence
Induction of 222 Squadron at Air Force Station Thanjavur
No 222 Squadron, the Tigersharks were inducted at Air Force Station Thanjavur in a ceremony attended by General Bipin Rawat PVSM UYSM AVSM YSM SM VSM ADC, the Chief of Defence Staff , Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria PVSM AVSM VM ADC , Chief of the Air Staff, Dr G Satheesh Reddy, Secretary, Department of Defence R&D and Chairman, DRDO, Air Marshal Amit Tiwari AVSM VM, Air Officer Commanding – in – Chief , Southern Air Command , Vice Admiral Atul Kumar Jain AVSM VSM, Flag Officer Commanding - in - Chief , Eastern Naval Command , Mr R Madhavan, Chairman cum Managing Director, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited and other Dignitaries on Monday, 20 Jan 2020.
On arrival, General Bipin Rawat, the CDS was received by Group Captain Prajual Singh VM, Station Commander, Air Force Station Thanjavur..
General Bipin Rawat in his address said that the resurrection of the ‘Tigersharks’ highlighted the Integration and Jointness which is the future of the Indian Armed Forces. He brought out that Su 30 MKI aircraft along with the BrahMos will be the game-changer which will extensively enhance the security of the Maritime domain. The Squadron will be operating closely with the Indian Army and Navy to get the ball rolling in jointness of the Indian Armed Forces.
Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria PVSM AVSM VM ADC, Chief of Air Staff, in his address thanked the CDS for being at the ceremony. He said that it was a historic day for the Indian Air Force, Southern Air Command, Air Force Station Thanjavur and 222 Squadron. He spoke of the decision to choose Thanjavur as the base for induction of the SU 30 MKI squadron because of its strategic location and complimented Southern Air Command and all personnel of AFS Thanjavur for their efforts towards advancing the induction of the squadron by almost a year.
The induction ceremony culminated with a flying display by Light Combat Aircraft, Sarang Helicopter Display Team and Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team.
Ministry of Electronics & IT
“Through Rozgar Melas, young Indians are getting opportunities to work with the government & serve citizens of India”: MoS Rajeev Chandrasekhar
“The government under the leadership of PM Modi values ambition, passion, and a strong sense of duty”: MoS Rajeev Chandrasekhar
“Governance & political culture of India has transformed in the last 9 years, they are perceived through the prism of Seva”: MoS Rajeev Chandrasekhar
MoS Rajeev Chandrasekhar attended the 9th edition of the Rozgar Mela in Pune today
Pune, 26 September 2023
Union Minister of State for Skill Development & Entrepreneurship and Electronics & IT, Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar, participated in the 9th edition of the Rozgar Mela today held at the Yashwantrao Chavan Academy of Development Administration in Pune. Ahead of PM Narendra Modi’s address to the nation, the Minister highlighted the government's commitment towards providing young Indians with opportunities to serve the nation.
In his address, PM Modi congratulated all the new recruits and spoke about the historic passage of the Nari Shakti Vandhan Adhiniyam in the new Parliament. He emphasized on the significant number of women who received their appointment letters today in the Rozgar Mela across the country.
Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar addressed all the newly recruited professionals in Pune. He said, “the government under the leadership of PM Modi is known for its incredible energy and drive. It values ambition, passion, and a strong sense of duty above all else. Our PM has spared no efforts in making sure our young Indians get the opportunity to work with the government. The young generation is, without a doubt, the luckiest in modern India's history.”
As the chief guest for the Rozgar Mela program in Pune, Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar was part of this nationwide event where 51,000 offer letters were distributed to new recruits across the country. This initiative was launched by PM Modi on October 22nd, 2022, aims to provide 10 lakh government jobs.
During his address, the minister also highlighted that the newly recruited young Indians will work with a government that transformed governance and political culture in the last 9 years.
“For the newly recruited individuals, this is an incredible opportunity. PM Modi ji has transformed the political landscape of India. Our approach to governance today is vastly different from what it used to be. Serving the people has become a mission, and along with that, we've prioritized skill development. Just a decade ago, India was often seen as a country with immense potential but a dysfunctional government. Today, we've become a global case study of how technology can be harnessed to improve lives, and other countries are eager to learn from us,” the minister added.
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Ministry of Defence
DURAND CUP ‘TROPHY TOUR’ FLAGGED OFF BY THE SERVICE CHIEFS
General Manoj Pande, The Chief of the Army Staff, along with Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari, Chief of Air Staff and Mr Kalyan Chaubey, President All India Foootball Federation  flagged off the “Trophy Tour” of the 132nd edition of Durand Cup, India's oldest football tournament at a ceremony organised at Manekshaw Centre, Delhi Cantt on 30 June 2023. The tournament is scheduled to commence at Kolkata from 03 August to 03 September 2023. Amongst the large number of attendees were young football enthusiasts and eminent sports personalities.
Durand Cup is Asia’s oldest and the world’s third oldest football tournament, in which top Indian football clubs from across the country participate. Organised by the Indian Armed Forces, the Durand Cup has been the breeding ground for India’s best footballing talent over the years. The inaugural edition took place in Shimla in 1888, when it started off as an Army Cup, open only to the British Indian Army troops in India, but soon opened up to civilian teams as well.
The Durand Cup tournament is unique where in the winning team walks away with three trophies, i.e the Durand Cup , the Shimla Trophy  and the President's Cup . Over the next one month, the three trophies as part of a Trophy Tour will traverse the length and breadth of the country with appearance at some major cities like Shimla, Udhampur, Jaipur, Mumbai, Pune, Bengaluru, Bhubaneshwar, Kokrajhar, Guwahati and Shillong before reaching Kolkata for the mega event.
The 132nd edition of the tournament will witness participation of 24 teams including teams from Nepal, Bhutan and Bangladesh, the foreign teams are taking part in the tournament after a gap of 27 years. The tournament is open to all club teams and conducted by the Durand Football Tournament Society  under the aegis of All India Football Federation . The tournament in essence has always symbolized the high point of excellence, sportsmanship and competitiveness in the field of sports.
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
NHAI provides toilets at 192 toll plazas; remaining 180 toll plazas to be covered by March 2019
The National Highways Authority of India has provided toilet facilities at 192 toll plazas across the country, while the remaining 180 toll plazas will be covered by the end of March, 2019. Under the Government of India’s flagship programmes Swachh Bharat Mission, NHAI is providing separate ladies and gents toilets on both upside and down side of each of its 372 toll plazas, and also placing litterbins and hoardings carrying the Swachhta message along with message discouraging littering at these sites.
NHAI has observed both the current Swachhta Pakhwada from 16th-31st January as well as the earlier one from 16-31st July, 2017, and proposes to achieve the target of providing toilet facilities at every toll plaza during the final year of the Swachh Bharat Mission . The Ministry of Road Transport & Highways is monitoring the progress in this regard.
The following activities have been undertaken under the current Swachhta Pakhwada between 16th-31st January, 2018 at all the toll plazas along National Highways:
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ii.) Provision of temporary toilets at toll plazas during the Pakhwada
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iii.) Swachhta Pakhwada Awareness Workshops
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iv.) Making all road-side Dhabas litter free with well-maintained hygiene
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v.) Special cleanliness drive/Mega road cleaning event/Shramdan
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vi.) Generation of less waste during road building
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vii.) Issuing circular to the companies to maintain adequate sanitation facilities during the road and bridge construction.
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ix.) Display of Swachhta message through banners, posters and hoardings.
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xi.) Awards for functionaries of SBM
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xii.) Outdated posters along highways to be removed as these add to clutter and also distract road users.
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
Steps taken for increasing Solar energy generation in the country
As on 31.10.2021, the share of solar power installed capacity in the overall electricity capacity is 12.20%, and in terms of electricity mix, it is 4.37% for the year 2020-21.
Important steps taken for increasing Solar energy generation in the country:
- Declaration of trajectory for Renewable Purchase Obligation  up to the year 2022;
- Permitting Foreign Direct Investment  up to 100 percent under the automatic route;
- Waiver of Inter State Transmission System  charges for inter-state sale of solar and wind power for projects to be commissioned by 30th June 2025;
- Setting up of solar parks to provide land and transmission to RE developers on a plug and play basis,
- Schemes such as Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan , Solar Rooftop Phase II, 12000 MW CPSU Scheme Phase II, etc,
- Laying new transmission lines and creating new sub-station capacity for evacuation of renewable power under Green Energy Corridor Scheme.
- Notification of standards for deployment of solar photovoltaic system/devices;
- Setting up of Project Development Cell for attracting and facilitating investments;
- Standard Bidding Guidelines for tariff based competitive bidding for procurement of power from Grid Connected Solar PV and Wind Projects;
- Government has issued orders that power shall be dispatched against Letter of Credit  or advance payment to ensure timely payment by distribution licensees to RE generators; and
- Launch of Green Term Ahead Market  to facilitate sale/purchase of Renewable Energy including Solar power through exchanges.
This information was given by Union Minister for Power and New and Renewable Energy, Shri R.K.Singh in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
Shri Gadkari to lay foundation stone for country's first multi-modal logistic park in Assam tomorrow
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Shri Nitin Gadkariwill virtually lay the foundation stone for the first-ever multi-modal logistic park in Assam tomorrow. The event will bepresided over by the Chief Minister Shri SarbanandaSonowal, and will be attended by and Union MoSs Dr Jitendra Singh, Gen  Dr V K Singh and Shri RameshwarTeli, Ministers from the State, Members of Parliaments, MLAs and senior officers from the Centre and the State.
The Rs 693.97 crorepark will provide direct connectivity to air, road, rail and waterways to the people. It will be developed under the ambitious BharatmalaPariyojana of the Government of India.
Ministry of Education
Shri Dharmendra Pradhan calls for wider participation in Pariksha Pe Charcha 2022
Union Education and Skill Development Minister Shri Dharmendra Pradhan invited students, teachers and parents to participate in the 5th edition of "Pariksha Pe Charcha 2022” and get a chance to be mentored by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi.
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi conceptualized a unique interactive program - Pariksha Pe Charcha wherein students, parents, teachers across the nation and also from overseas interact with him to discuss and overcome the stress emerging out of examinations in order to celebrate life as an Utsav. This event was organized successfully for the last four years by the Department of School Education & Literacy, Ministry of Education.
The format of this programme is proposed to be in online mode like in 2021. An online creative writing competition is being conducted at https://innovateindia.mygov.in/ppc-2022/ on various topics from 28th December to 20th January 2022 to select participants. Questions asked by selected winners will be featured in Pariksha Pe Charcha programme.
School students of classes 9 to 12, teachers and parents shall be selected through an online competition. Registrations on https://innovateindia.mygov.in/ppc-2022/ are live from 28th December 2021 till 20th January 2022 on a bouquet of themes listed below:
● Themes for Students:
- Exam stress management strategies during COVID-19
- Azadi Ka Amrit Mahostav
- Self-reliant School for Self-reliant India
- Clean India, Green India
- Digital Collaboration in Classrooms
- Environmental conservation and climate change resilience
● Themes for Teachers:
a. National Education Policy  for Naya Bharat
- The COVID-19 Pandemic: opportunities & challenges
● Themes for Parents:
- Beti Padhao, Desh Badhao
- Local to Global - Vocal for Local
- Lifelong Students’ Yearning for Learning
About 2050 participants selected through competitions on MyGov will be presented with a certificate of appreciation from Director, NCERT and a special Pariksha Pe Charcha kit comprising of Exam Warriors book in Hindi and English, written by the Prime Minister.There is enthusiastic participation of students, teachers and parents from all over the country.